Celebrating 25 Years of Court Care at YWCA South Florida

This year’s Court Care Cocktail Party marked a significant milestone for our organization. The gathering and hall of fame induction was a 25th-anniversary celebration for the annual event and the essential services it celebrates. However, it was your presence and support that made it truly unforgettable.Celebrating our history. Working toward our future. Twenty-five years ago, YWCA South Florida opened the first drop-in childcare center in a Miami-Dade County courthouse. This groundbreaking initiative provided a vital resource for women, enabling them to advocate for themselves in court proceedings while protecting their children from courtroom trauma. Today, we're immensely proud to have expanded our Court Care Program to five courthouses and additional virtual services, reaffirming our commitment to supporting families and fostering a more just society.Additionally, we want to congratulate the esteemed individuals inducted into our Hall of Fame during the event: Alan Goldfarb, Manny Kadre, Gerald Kornreich, Caroline Lovino, Eric Isicoff, Teresa Ragatz, Michael Diaz Jr., Robert Zarco, Alan J. Kluger, Ed Blumberg, Richard Milstein, Amber Kornreich, Alex Brito, Sandi Perez, Jeffrey Bass, John Genovese, Phil Shechter, Hon. Joel Brown, Judge Bertila Soto, Judge Lisa Walsh, Judge Carroll Kelly and Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie! These individuals’ contributions have been instrumental in advancing our mission and making a lasting impact in our community.A special thank you to…As we reflect on this milestone occasion, we are grateful for the continued support of our community partners, sponsors and advocates. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Kluger Kaplan, Alan Goldfarb PA and McDermott Will & Emery for their unwavering dedication to YWCA South Florida and its Court Care Program, as well as Diaz Reus, MDFAWL, Brito PLLC, Freidin Brown, P.A., Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero, P.A., Kornreich & Associates, Richard Milstein, Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, PA and Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section for their invaluable support. Thank you for being part of our journey as we look forward to the next chapter of empowering families and promoting justice through our programs. Together, we are building a brighter future for all.Have questions about our Court Care Program? LEARN MORE